I'm having social troubles.

[Col. Derontchi]

do you think the rest of your life is the time to not be social, or something

Of course I don't think that. Maybe what I meant was that it was time to be a teenager, without the full responsibility of being an adult.

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[Foxscotch]

Of course I don't think that. Maybe what I meant was that it was time to be a teenager, without the full responsibility of being an adult.

the responsibility of being an adult comes with perks
and a lot of those perks will make it easier to make friends
not to mention, if you wanna be an engineer, you're probably gonna go to college, right? honestly I'm not even sure how likely it is for you to make meaningful relationships there either, but at least there will be more people who are into what you're into

[Dannu]

Don't take Fox's advice. The alternative he is offering is to just shut everyone out because it's all temporary anyways. Life changes, you move, other people move, change jobs, change careers. You can't let that turn you off from meeting new people and branching out.

[Foxscotch]

Don't take Fox's advice. The alternative he is offering is to just shut everyone out because it's all temporary anyways.

that awkward moment when u literally can not read

just keep doing what you're doing

[Dannu]

What he is doing is clearly not working. Hence the topic?

[Dannu]

do you think the rest of your life is the time to not be social, or something
I don't know how old you are, but there's no secret trick to making friends. like, you've got maybe a couple of years left, right? you're probably not gonna make a great, lifelong friend in a couple of years
you're probably never going to see any of these people again after you graduate. just keep doing what you're doing, you'll make closer friends later

idk, I'm not interested in it
but when you grow up your friends are gonna be work friends, not people you knew in high school

Seems like that was your advice to me.

[Foxscotch]

What he is doing is clearly not working. Hence the topic?

ok but "what he is doing" is not shutting everyone out

Seems like that was your advice to me.

well, thats bc you don't even have eyes to read with probably

[Dannu]

ok but "what he is doing" is not shutting everyone out

well, thats bc you don't even have eyes to read with probably

Ok champ.

[Col. Derontchi]

Actually, I was kind of getting that vibe. The problem is I'm not doing anything. I can make strong acquaintances, I just can't bring them onto the "friend" level.

[Harm94]

Look for people with similar tastes and interests. Something you can relate too. Try joining some clubs.

[Foxscotch]

Actually, I was kind of getting that vibe. The problem is I'm not doing anything. I can make strong acquaintances, I just can't bring them onto the "friend" level.

if you're talking to people, you're fine
explain why you want something more in the first place

[Dannu]

if you're talking to people, you're fine
explain why you want something more in the first place

Because he is a human being and humans are inherently social? Unless they're severely tendant towards being asocial which you seem to be..

[Foxscotch]

ok, that question was kinda pointless, I guess

but why specifically in school? you already have some friends on the internet, right? they're a lot easier to keep, because they'll still be wherever they are even after you graduate
they're also (far) easier to find and easier to get comfortable with

[Dannu]

Actual physical conversation is irreplacable and e-friends are no actual substitude for real friends.

[Georges]

Do some hiking. Hiking is the best

This is good. A couple weeks ago, I went hiking with a couple friends. We then played some frisbee for a bit, then went to two malls. It was fun.

Do you have any really nice parks around? You could go bike riding, hiking, roller blading, or anything really in said park. Bring a frisbee and maybe a ball for some extra options.